What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

One of my rear shocks started leaking last week. So with a lot of help from my Buddies, we rebuilt them with new oil, seals, lower spherical bearings and misalignment spacers. Just over 60K miles since new. They were due.



A special thanks to Dan @drr for the use of his garage, tools, strength and common sense. And to Zane @Speedytech7 for sharing his shock rebuilding experience/expertise.

 

Thanks for capturing my good side

 

Installed my transfer case and started topping off fluid on my 01 4x conversion. Got stuck on my dipstick length. My prerunner dipstick was short and I found a longer dipstick that might have came with the new 4x trans but not 100%

Anyone know what the difference is between the short or long transmission dipstick?

 

Not actually today but.... very recently - finally replaced my cracked door handle. The crack must have been growing because it was gradually getting more difficult to open, then finally just wouldn't open. I knew the day was coming so I already had the replacement on hand. Also removed, lubed and reinstalled the actuator/latch mechanism while I was in there. Opens like butter now - can actually open it with my pinky. Stoked!

 

Had to do the same in past. Found the cause of the failed handle was likely the gummed up mechanism and by lubing the linkage there's a chance the new handle will last a long time. This

APSFY 2PCS Exterior Door Handle Front Left Driver and Right Passenger Side Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma| Replaces# 69220-35020, 69210-35020

handle going strong after 16 months (and now have a spare for other side). But if plastic doesn't last again, thanks for the tip on the

$33 Exterior Front Driver Door Handle Replacement, Upgraded Metal - Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma - Textured Black - OEM 69220-35020, 79344, 91319, TO1310117

all metal handle version.

 

Built a way to hang a backpack in my cab from the top half of an office chair. Finally have pockets for all those little things, and a big pocket for raincoats and such. And now I always have a pack handy.

 

Swing out is getting a remodel.

 

Hatchet wedged in the seat?

 

Clever spot TBH.

 

Took the kiddo out to give Mama a quiet house for Mother's day.

Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr
Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr
Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr
Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr

@Yota X is my third wheeling friend who's got a heeler now.

 

I've been seeing a lot of heeler mixes lately. I even saw a corgi heeler (Corgeeler?) mix the other day.

 

They are pretty common in the south and out west though right? They are pretty hard to find in the NE, usually the rescue groups transport them up north from NC/SC/GA.

 

They are very popular as a working dog on cattle ranches in Arizona and New Mexico. We have had a few over the years, very loyal dogs.

 

Mine is only 50% heeler but he’s 100% shop dog when ya need him.

 

$100 even to mount and balance at Americas Tire.

My buddy has a professional tire mount and balance machine, but for $100 hard to pass.

32x11.50x15 KbrO2’s

 

Took mine camping for the first time w/ my brother! Goblin Valley area in Utah, it was beautiful. Did some wheeling on a trail around the Reef, 6ft bed w/ my camper shell made for a cozy Airbnb. Great trip.

 

You should try this post

 

Scan gauge bracket. Spray painted it black. I feel like the design could’ve been better but it works.

 

which bracket? Mount to coin holder slot?

 

Just got some new method 305’s and Kenda Klever R/T 285/70R/17 for my 1998 Regular Cab! Nothing but a little cutting of plastic in the wheel well to make it not rub